LockBit, ALPHV lead attacks as healthcare sector faces surge – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113655320,imgsize-2202671,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/research/ransomwares-evolving-menace-lockbit-alphv-lead-attacks-as-healthcare-sector-faces-surge.jpg According to the latest research by Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, over 1 in 5 (21%) of reported ransomware incidents hit healthcare organizations in the last 12 months, up from 18% a year ago. This was followed by 15% of reported attacks ...
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Unraveling emerging cyber risks: A proactive approach to defense – ET CISO
Unraveling emerging cyber risks: A proactive approach to defense – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113554210,imgsize-195754,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ciso-strategies/unraveling-emerging-cyber-risks-a-proactive-approach-to-defense.jpg Cyberattacks are now ranked as the fifth global risk, a threat more significant than supply chain disruptions or armed conflict. In this era of growing cyber threats, organizations must safeguard their crown jewels—critical data and assets. Rahul Modgil, CISO of EPFO, stressed the importance of a defined ...
Read More »South Korea opens Telegram deepfake porn probe – ET CISO
South Korea opens Telegram deepfake porn probe – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113012217,imgsize-21870,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/south-korea-opens-telegram-deepfake-porn-probe.jpg South Korean police said Monday they had launched an investigation into encrypted messaging platform Telegram for allegedly “abetting” the distribution of so-called deepfake porn, including explicit AI generated images of teenagers. Deepfake porn includes explicit content where the faces of individuals are digitally superimposed onto other pornographic images or ...
Read More »Big Tech wants AI to be regulated. Why do they oppose a California AI bill? – ET CISO
Big Tech wants AI to be regulated. Why do they oppose a California AI bill? – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-112700106,imgsize-38648,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/corporate/big-tech-wants-ai-to-be-regulated-why-do-they-oppose-a-california-ai-bill.jpg California legislators are set to vote on a bill as soon as this week that would broadly regulate how artificial intelligence is developed and deployed in California even as a number of tech giants have voiced broad opposition. Here is background ...
Read More »OpenAI whistleblowers ask SEC to investigate restrictive non-disclosure agreements – ET CISO
OpenAI whistleblowers ask SEC to investigate restrictive non-disclosure agreements – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-111735259,imgsize-217828,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/vulnerabilities-exploits/openai-whistleblowers-ask-sec-to-investigate-restrictive-non-disclosure-agreements.jpg Representational image OpenAI whistleblowers have filed a complaint with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, calling for an investigation over the artificial intelligence company’s allegedly restrictive non-disclosure agreements, the Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing a copy of the letter sent to the SEC. The whistleblowers alleged ...
Read More »AI deals between Microsoft and OpenAI, Google and Samsung, in EU crosshairs – ET CISO
AI deals between Microsoft and OpenAI, Google and Samsung, in EU crosshairs – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-111356320,imgsize-105176,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/corporate/ai-deals-between-microsoft-and-openai-google-and-samsung-in-eu-crosshairs.jpg Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI could face an EU antitrust investigation as regulators singled out their exclusivity clauses while Google’s artificial intelligence deal with Samsung also triggered scrutiny. EU antitrust regulators will seek additional third-party views, EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager said on Friday. The ...
Read More »UK military personnel’s data accessed in hack – ET CISO
UK military personnel’s data accessed in hack – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-109906573,imgsize-7882,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/uk-military-personnels-data-accessed-in-hack.jpg Some personal information in a payroll system used by Britain’s defence department has been accessed in a data breach, the BBC reported on Monday. The system was managed by an external contractor and no operational Ministry of Defence data was obtained, the broadcaster said, adding that the department took ...
Read More »Government sounds alarm over Zip files – ET CISO
Government sounds alarm over Zip files – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-109804788,imgsize-17868,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/grc/government-sounds-alarm-over-zip-files.jpg Indian authorities have issued a caution to their personnel regarding a cyber threat group with ties to Pakistan. This group is exploiting a flaw in the WinRAR software to introduce trojans like AllaKore and Ares into government networks. WinRAR is commonly used for managing compressed files, it is a file ...
Read More »Cybersecurity firm Darktrace accepts $5 bn takeover – ET CISO
Cybersecurity firm Darktrace accepts $5 bn takeover – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-109639641,imgsize-87428,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/corporate/cybersecurity-firm-darktrace-accepts-5-bn-takeover.jpg Cybersecurity firm Darktrace said Friday it had accepted a $5.3-billion takeover bid from US private equity firm Thoma Bravo, which highlighted the British group’s “capability in artificial intelligence”. The cash bid comes after Thoma Bravo expressed takeover interest two years ago. “Darktrace is at the very cutting edge of ...
Read More »Enterprises can harness AI to strengthen cybersecurity – ET CISO
Enterprises can harness AI to strengthen cybersecurity – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-108784519,imgsize-305814,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/next-gen-tech/enterprises-can-harness-ai-to-strengthen-cybersecurity.jpg Samir Kumar Mishra, Director, Security Business, Cisco India & SAARC Enterprises find themselves navigating a complex web of cyber threats that grow in sophistication and scale each day. As adversaries become more adept at exploiting vulnerabilities, traditional security measures alone are no longer sufficient. It is critical that enterprises ...
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